67 SWB fleetside project looking to buy NEW complete bed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

joeelutz · 01-24-2010, 02:56 PM

Hello all,

I am new to the forum so I thought I would share a couple of pics of my project 67 pickup. It's sporting a fuel injected 5.7L Vortec and 4L60E with drop spindles, Wilwood brakes, and many custom parts. I started on this truck over 10 years ago, but my previous job and now working on customer cars since I've opened my own shop, forced me to put into storage for the last 10 years. Well I've finally desided to pull it out and finish the truck so I can enjoy it this spring and summer.

I'm looking to buy a brand new complete fleetside swb bed with wood floor, stainless strips, and lettered tailgate.

Any suggestions on the best place to buy a complete bed?

Thanks,

Joe

big_al_71 · 01-24-2010, 03:05 PM

Welcome from Miami!!!!

love that blue color, I see some nice wilwood brakes nice build.....As far as a complete bed assy there are several vendors on the board that I am sure that can help you...

joeelutz · 01-24-2010, 03:18 PM

Thanks,

The color is called "intense blue metallic" it had just came out when I had the truck painted about 11 years ago. The brakes are the new Wilwood D-52 GM replacement caliper on a set of stock size slotted/drilled rotors. The caliper lets you use spindles with stock style caliper mount. I'm a Wilwood dealer, so I thought I should try them out on my own project.

Joe

big_al_71 · 01-24-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by joeelutz

Thanks,

The color is called "intense blue metallic" it had just came out when I had the truck painted about 11 years ago. The brakes are the new Wilwood D-52 GM replacement caliper on a set of stock size slotted/drilled rotors. The caliper lets you use spindles with stock style caliper mount. I'm a Wilwood dealer, so I thought I should try them out on my own project.

Joe

Even though everything I own is Black but blue is my favorite color and I definetly love that color. Is there any info you can share with me about those calipers and is there a rear set as I am going with four wheel disc.

thanks

Al

joeelutz · 01-24-2010, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

Even though everything I own is Black but blue is my favorite color and I definetly love that color. Is there any info you can share with me about those calipers and is there a rear set as I am going with four wheel disc.

thanks

Al

Thanks Al. I'm happy with the color as well. I just hope that the bed matches the cab when I paint it seeing that there is 11 years between when the two were painted. At least the cab was indoors the entire time.

The calipers are a direct bolt in replacement for the stock GM calipers, but they have two pistons instead of a single piston and are powdercoated red. They have large bore calipers for the front and smaller bore for the rear, but do not have a parking brake.

Thanks,

Joe

**wancosc356** · 01-24-2010, 03:27 PM

Very nice looking truck!

VA72C10 · 01-24-2010, 06:13 PM

mark-k are nice people and have great products...can get oak pre-cut and the strips/crossmembers...and they have 10% off plus free shipping through the end of the month.

Mike's Bump and Grind/TRI-Pro/GMC pauls/Christians Classics are all good dealers for the bedsides/wood header panel, and tailgate.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-24-2010, 07:04 PM

WOW! I honestly don't think I could have put her away for 10 years with it being so close! Looks great!

About the bed, contact board member gcburdic. He's not too far from you and he bought a complete brand new bed for his truck and he got a great deal on a "package deal." He's great to talk to and very helpful. I don't remember who he got it from.

Here's his build thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299418

See post 17.

joeelutz · 01-24-2010, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

WOW! I honestly don't think I could have put her away for 10 years with it being so close! Looks great!

About the bed, contact board member gcburdic. He's not too far from you and he bought a complete brand new bed for his truck and he got a great deal on a "package deal." He's great to talk to and very helpful. I don't remember who he got it from.

Here's his build thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299418

See post 17.

Thanks! I'll look him up. I've done some work to it since getting it out of storage, like the wheels, brakes, and EFI wiring.

Joe

BP68 · 12-03-2010, 12:31 AM

Sweet ride, more pics pls.

joeelutz · 12-03-2010, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BP68

Sweet ride, more pics pls.

Thanks!

More photos
http://www.hotroddynamics.com/ShopTruck.html

http://cid-7916ff1d087c7ab2.photos.l...20Shop%20Truck

BP68 · 12-03-2010, 01:11 AM

Here where do you get that front bowtie emblem that is chrome with no color in the center?

astevens · 12-03-2010, 08:38 AM

Who makes those wheels and what size are they? They look awesome with your truck.

Aaron

legendary · 12-03-2010, 10:36 AM

looking good! where did you end up getting your bed from?

PanelDeland · 12-03-2010, 04:51 PM

Try "Top Banana Parts" they're listed as a vendor here.They will quote you everything you need and are close enough to go pick up your stuff,saving you tons on shipping.

joeelutz · 12-03-2010, 10:58 PM

Wheels are Boss 338 18's. I got the bed parts from Dave's Truck parts in Conover, NC. I don't remember the manufacturer. The metal was decently thick and sturdy, but it took a LOT of tweaking to make it all fit together like I wanted. Typical aftermarket parts. They are 90% there, but the last 10% is a real PITA.

a couple more pics

72BlckButy · 12-03-2010, 11:18 PM

Killer build!

**LEEVON** · 12-04-2010, 01:45 AM

Mar-K is one of the best vendors I've ever dealt with. That would be my first stop for a new bed.

01-24-2010, 02:56 PM	#1
joeelutz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Granite Falls, NC Posts: 104	67 SWB fleetside project looking to buy NEW complete bed Hello all, I am new to the forum so I thought I would share a couple of pics of my project 67 pickup. It's sporting a fuel injected 5.7L Vortec and 4L60E with drop spindles, Wilwood brakes, and many custom parts. I started on this truck over 10 years ago, but my previous job and now working on customer cars since I've opened my own shop, forced me to put into storage for the last 10 years. Well I've finally desided to pull it out and finish the truck so I can enjoy it this spring and summer. I'm looking to buy a brand new complete fleetside swb bed with wood floor, stainless strips, and lettered tailgate. Any suggestions on the best place to buy a complete bed? Thanks, Joe Attached Images

01-24-2010, 03:05 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: 67 SWB fleetside project looking to buy NEW complete bed Welcome from Miami!!!! love that blue color, I see some nice wilwood brakes nice build.....As far as a complete bed assy there are several vendors on the board that I am sure that can help you... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-24-2010, 03:18 PM	#3
joeelutz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Granite Falls, NC Posts: 104	Re: 67 SWB fleetside project looking to buy NEW complete bed Thanks, The color is called "intense blue metallic" it had just came out when I had the truck painted about 11 years ago. The brakes are the new Wilwood D-52 GM replacement caliper on a set of stock size slotted/drilled rotors. The caliper lets you use spindles with stock style caliper mount. I'm a Wilwood dealer, so I thought I should try them out on my own project. Joe

01-24-2010, 03:27 PM	#6
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: 67 SWB fleetside project looking to buy NEW complete bed Very nice looking truck! __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

01-24-2010, 06:13 PM	#7
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 67 SWB fleetside project looking to buy NEW complete bed mark-k are nice people and have great products...can get oak pre-cut and the strips/crossmembers...and they have 10% off plus free shipping through the end of the month. Mike's Bump and Grind/TRI-Pro/GMC pauls/Christians Classics are all good dealers for the bedsides/wood header panel, and tailgate. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-24-2010, 07:04 PM	#8
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 67 SWB fleetside project looking to buy NEW complete bed WOW! I honestly don't think I could have put her away for 10 years with it being so close! Looks great! About the bed, contact board member gcburdic. He's not too far from you and he bought a complete brand new bed for his truck and he got a great deal on a "package deal." He's great to talk to and very helpful. I don't remember who he got it from. Here's his build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299418 See post 17. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 01-24-2010 at 07:11 PM.

12-03-2010, 12:31 AM	#10
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: 67 SWB fleetside project looking to buy NEW complete bed Sweet ride, more pics pls. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

12-03-2010, 01:11 AM	#12
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: 67 SWB fleetside project looking to buy NEW complete bed Here where do you get that front bowtie emblem that is chrome with no color in the center? __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

12-03-2010, 08:38 AM	#13
astevens Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Clarksburg, WV Posts: 335	Re: 67 SWB fleetside project looking to buy NEW complete bed Who makes those wheels and what size are they? They look awesome with your truck. Aaron

12-03-2010, 10:36 AM	#14
legendary Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 154	Re: 67 SWB fleetside project looking to buy NEW complete bed looking good! where did you end up getting your bed from? __________________ Best Regards, Leon 1970 C/10 LWB Cummins Turbo - Build in Progress Many other toys as well...

12-03-2010, 04:51 PM	#15
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: 67 SWB fleetside project looking to buy NEW complete bed Try "Top Banana Parts" they're listed as a vendor here.They will quote you everything you need and are close enough to go pick up your stuff,saving you tons on shipping. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-03-2010, 10:58 PM	#16
joeelutz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Granite Falls, NC Posts: 104	Re: 67 SWB fleetside project looking to buy NEW complete bed Wheels are Boss 338 18's. I got the bed parts from Dave's Truck parts in Conover, NC. I don't remember the manufacturer. The metal was decently thick and sturdy, but it took a LOT of tweaking to make it all fit together like I wanted. Typical aftermarket parts. They are 90% there, but the last 10% is a real PITA. a couple more pics

12-03-2010, 11:18 PM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 67 SWB fleetside project looking to buy NEW complete bed Killer build! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-04-2010, 01:45 AM	#18
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: 67 SWB fleetside project looking to buy NEW complete bed Mar-K is one of the best vendors I've ever dealt with. That would be my first stop for a new bed. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids



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